Audiologist
Psychology, Sociology and Geography at GCSE, then a Level 5 apprenticeship or a degree.
the nearest apprenticeship standard, two steps above A levels · 1 standard and 6 school subjects share ideas with this job · Skills England, ESCO, DfE subject content
Level 5 — England’s qualification levels run 1–8: GCSE is 2, A level is 3, a bachelor’s degree is 6.
Which subjects build towards it?
Bar — strength of the overlap relative to the strongest subject (1.00); not a grade or an entry requirement.
DfE subject content · matched to the apprenticeship standards below by sch.today
Psychology leads because the job and the course share the same ideas: qualitative data, quantitative data, intervention, non-verbal communication.
All subjects and shared ideas6
| Subject | Match | Shared ideas |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Psychology | 1.00 | qualitative data, quantitative data, intervention, non-verbal communication, mental health |
| A level Sociology | 0.68 | qualitative data, quantitative data, value |
| GCSE Geography | 0.68 | qualitative data, quantitative data, resource management, reliability |
| GCSE Sociology | 0.68 | qualitative data, quantitative data, value |
| A level Psychology | 0.47 | qualitative data, quantitative data |
| GCSE Physical Education | 0.47 | qualitative data, quantitative data |
Which apprenticeships lead here?
Apprenticeship standard — the official list of what an apprentice in one job must know and be able to do; the level says how advanced it is. Level 3 can start straight after GCSEs.
Skills England, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Where are these subjects taken most?
Secondary schools with at least 30 pupils in Year 11, ranked by the share taking Psychology, Sociology and Geography, weighted by how strongly each subject leads here.
Ranking — shows what pupils study, not how well a school prepares them for the job.
DfE subject entries
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What the job is
Audiologists assess, diagnose and treat patients ( children or adults) with audiological and vestibular disorders caused by infectious, genetic, traumatic or degenerative conditions, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties. They can prescribe a hearing aid and have a role in assessing and managing patients who may benefit from cochlear implants.
Occupations and their descriptions: ESCO classification of the European Commission, © European Union.
This is a model of overlapping content, not careers advice or entry requirements, which employers and training providers set. Occupations and their descriptions: ESCO classification of the European Commission, © European Union. Apprenticeship standards: Skills England, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School subjects and entries: Department for Education. Links between them are made by sch.today. Methodology.